England vs Pakistan

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Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes star with bat and ball as England power to series win · England 209 for 6 (Malan 78*, Brook 46*) beat Pakistan 142 for 8 (Shan 56, ...

At that point, with 111 required from the final 31 balls, the crowds emptied into the streets of Lahore as the rest of the match played out in front of a half-empty stadium. This wasn't the first time in these weeks that crowds have yearned for Asif to come to the crease while expressing glee at Khushdil's departure. Duckett was eventually done in by a brilliant piece of work from Rizwan behind the stumps, who gathered the ball off an under-edge and brought it to the stumps in one motion. He finishes as the leading wicket-taker with eight at 23.62, which serves as a reminder that even a world-class operator relies on support from those around him. But the overriding thought at the end of these seven matches was how long and overdue it has been for an England side to tour Pakistan. He should have boasted the wickets of Brook and Malan - both dropped by his captain - and in turn Pakistan lost the thread of this match. Rauf then had Malan missed off his bowling (on 64) by Mohammad Wasim in the deep, whose misery was taken to new depths when he stepped up to close out the innings. England, by contrast, opted against using Mark Wood, a key point of difference in their attack, with a view to preserving him for the T20 World Cup in Australia, while captain Jos Buttler sat out once more. [Dawid Malan](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/dawid-malan-236489)registered his first half-century of the tour, with an unbeaten 78 that began in the fifth over. Woakes would go on to finish with three for 26, including [Shan Masood](http://www.espncricinfo.com/player/shan-masood-233901), whose 56 was Pakistan's only score of note. A smart bowling performance confirmed a 4-3 series to England thanks to victory by 67 runs, Pakistan's fourth-biggest such margin in the format. For a series that has showcased the best of international T20 cricket, it was a shame the finale carried so little jeopardy.

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The England openers got off to a brisk start, but it was Dawid Malan who played the most impactful knock of the match. Moeen Ali leads the team as they walk to greet the opposition players They started off the 7-match series with a win, and have done extremely well to sign off in style. In reply, the Pakistani openers weren't able to replicate what the England openers managed to do. A good comeback by England to finish off the series with back-to-back wins. We have been in the hotel for quite a bit, but we are ready to get to Australia now. We need to improve in the shortest format. Player of the Match: We put on a big score, it was a fantastic effort from us. All the lads are looking forward to getting out there, and get going against Australia in the three-match series, and obviously then to the World Cup. Credit to the boys for the way they played. Just want to say thank you to everyone, and the PCB for looking after us. Moeen Ali collects the trophy from Ramiz Raja and hands it to his team-mates as England pose with the 'Winners' banner.